NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1829, 2 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

DUNEDIN, January 2. The Holidays. The Caledonian gathering yesterday, was the centre of attraction. About 12,000 persons were present. The Caledonian Handicap, for which there were twenty-five entries, including pedestrians from all parts of tho colony, was won by J, Whyte ; J. Samuel, 2 ; F. Kr.»x, 3. D. Duncan, with • start of 120 yards, won the mile race easily; Burke, at scratch, finished a good second, ten yards off. The race was run in 4min. 30isecs., the fastest time south of the line. In wrestling in the Border style, there was not so many good men as usual. Tiffen won easily. In Cornish-Devonshire style, Ben Noare won. In the cricket match Dunedin v Invercargill, the former made 199, Spring contributing 55, Paramor 47, Clark 32. Invercargill made 89 and 27. Steamship excursions were largely patronised. The thoa'reiwe o well attended. (“Carmen” drew another full house. ObituaryJohn McLean, the well-known auctioneer, died yesterday. He was chairman of the Peninsula County Council. Cameron’ii SweepThe first prize of Cameron’s sweep falls to a corporation labourer, the second to Sullivan, a basket-maker of Dunedin, the third to Robert Waugh, storekeeper, of Pine Hill. TIMARU, January 2. The Riots. An advertisement was published in to day’s “Herald,” inviting the public to participate in a Protestant procession through the town, and stating that colors would be provided. The Orange Lodge, on learning this, held a meeting and passed a resolution that the Lodge should not parade or take part in the procession, and notices were immediately published calling on Orangemen to desist from taking part in the parade. The Mayor, on the advertising becoming known, issued a proclamation requesting all peaceably inclined citizens to desist from participating in the procession, as the advertisement re the same was not authorised by any community. Great excitement exists about the matter, which is evidently a hoax. The advertisement is unsigned, as is also the voucher for the same, taken by the “ Herald.” Two rioters were arrested last evening. Their names are Jeremiah Kelly and Daniel O’Keefe. They were brought up at the police court to day, and remanded till tomorrow, when the case will be continued. Accident. A man named Buckley, while excavating near the railway works, was buried by a fall of earth, and his spine severely crushed. Ho has been removed to the Hospital. Magisterial. During the year 1879 civil plaints amounting to over £22,500 were issued from this K.M. Court. This is an increase of over £12,000 on the previous year. The criminal cases which came before the R.M. during the year numbered 577, being a decrease of 106 on the 1878 returns, INVERCARGILL, January 2. The Sports. Two hundred and seven pounds was taken as gate money for the first day’s Caledonian sports. A Tragedy. Mary Lenahan, widow of “ Belly the Bellman,” living in a cottage near Puni Creek, was burnt to death with the cottage last night. It was not at first known she was within. The remains were afterwards found. A young man named Hawkins was lately committed for trial for an alleged rape on deceased, whose character was decidedly shaky. AUCKLAND, January 1, A Risky Trip. The Rotomahana made an excursion to the harbor of the Great Barrier Island. She was piloted by a master of long experience in trading to the island. When leaving Port Fairy she struck on a rock, but passed safely over, and returned to Auckland without making any water. It is presumed no damage was done, but divers were sent down to examine, and she leaves for the South tomorrow. The Holidays. Captain Logan gave his usual annual excursion in aid of the charitable institutions. The United Sunday Schools held a festival in the Domain, and were addressed by Mr Ohiniquy. WELLINGTON, January 1. Splendid weather prevailed to-day for the holiday, and the sports and excursions were well patronised. Volunteer CadetsThe carbine match between Nelson and Wellington Artillery Cadets was fired to-day, and was won by the former by one point. The gun competition between the same companies takes place to-morrow evening. TIMARU, January 1. The HolidaysNow Year’s Day passed off most enjoyably. The town was crowded with people, and fully 7000 persons were on the Caledonian sports’ grounds. This afternoon the greatest good feeling prevailed. A procession comprising fully 3000 people marched through the main streets about eleven o’clock, and halted on three different occasions to give cheers for the Queen and also for the Orangemen. OAMARU, January I. The Caledonian sports to-day were a great

success. About five thousand persons attended, and the weather was fine. The receipts from the baziar yesterday were £92. DUNEDIN, January 1. New Year’s Eve passed off more quietly than for many years past, and there was an almost entire absence of rowdyism. A number of volunteers and special constables were kept ready in case of their services being required. To-day the weather was splendid, and everything in favor of the holiday. The Caledonian gathering was a great success.